Owen Cheatham Foundation
Invitation OnlyTequesta, Florida · EIN 13-6097798 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$333K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,600 and $10,100.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church | Augusta, GA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory Advancement Office | Bar Harbor, ME | Charitable | $35,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Champion Golf Charity | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| New Concord Presbyterian Church | Concord, VA | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Horizons | Westport, CT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Friends School | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Brakhage Center of Media Arts | Boulder, CO | Charitable | $15,000 |
| First Tee Gold Coast | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $13,100 |
| Business Development Board | Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,100 |
| College Prep Partners Program | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association | Braselton, GA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Mcdavid Group Charities | Tequesta, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jazz Bakery | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Driven to Cure | Silver Springs, MD | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Atlantic Univesity | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Song Summit Foundation | Park City, UT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Bartholomew's Church NY | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Western Jazz Presenter's Network | LA Jolla, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| South Florida Pga Foundation | Lake Worth, FL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| David Burke Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Place of Hope | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ken Duke & Friends | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Quantum House | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Trustbridge of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Forum Club of Palm Beaches | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Childrens Home Healthcare Charity | North Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Umd Memorial Foundation Hospital | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Moving at the Speed of Light | Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach County Sports Commission Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Stop Children's Cancer | Gainesville, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tequesta Friends Public Safety | Tequesta, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Women and Girls Fund of the Midshore | Easton, MD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bellas Angels | Wellington, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Historical Society of Palm Beach County | Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333,300 | 42 |
| 2024 | $297,900 | 43 |
| 2023 | $236,050 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349102322
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6097798
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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